Arch Linux users urged to Firefox browser packages after discovery of malware in the Arch User Repository.

Arch Linux users urged to Firefox browser packages after discovery of malware in the Arch User Repository.

Arch Linux users have been urged to delete several community-maintained Firefox-based browser packages following the discovery of malware in the Arch User Repository (AUR). Security researchers and Arch maintainers identified multiple packages that were distributing a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), prompting swift action to mitigate the threat.
Researchers have discovered dozens of fake wallet Firefox add-ons are stealing sensitive credentials.

Researchers have discovered dozens of fake wallet Firefox add-ons are stealing sensitive credentials.

Dozens of fake wallet add-ons have recently flooded the official Firefox add-ons store, targeting cryptocurrency users by impersonating popular wallet brands and stealing sensitive credentials. Over 40 malicious extensions were discovered, posing as legitimate wallets from well-known providers such as Coinbase, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Phantom, Exodus, OKX, Keplr, and MyMonero.